Everglades Peacock Bass & Cichlids

100% (8) Fort Lauderdale, FL 1 - 3 People 4 - 8 Hours From $500 Trip #3066
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About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

The Everglades is a world class fishery loaded with healthy peacock bass and other exotics. Here they are keen on the fly and with the use of artificial. Live bait always will produce larger numbers of fish and is great for beginners and kids. Come for the scenery and wildlife the fishing is just a bonus.

If you’ve never been to the Florida Everglades before, you’re missing out. You’ll be fishing aboard Johnny’s 23 foot...

About Your Trip

The Everglades is a world class fishery loaded with healthy peacock bass and other exotics. Here they are keen on the fly and with the use of artificial. Live bait always will produce larger numbers of fish and is great for beginners and kids. Come for the scenery and wildlife the fishing is just a bonus.

If you’ve never been to the Florida Everglades before, you’re missing out. You’ll be fishing aboard Johnny’s 23 foot Pathfinder bay boat equipped with a 250 HP Yamaha engine, a GPS, fish finder, live bait well, wireless trolling motor, and an ice box. This boat can accommodate 4 anglers. Johnny likes to use a variety of techniques, including light tackle and spinning. If you would like to fly fish, let Johnny before the trip.

Make sure you bring a valid Florida freshwater fishing license, some food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, and a hat. Johnny will take care of all rods, reels, and tackle. If you want to fly fish, Johnny will provide the equipment, but feel free to bring your own if available.

Bring your kids or your angling buddies and head out to a fishing adventure to remember!
Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 100 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 6 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$500.00
$650.00
$850.00
2 People
$500.00
$650.00
$850.00
3 People
$550.00
$700.00
$950.00
Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Johnny S.

Independent Guide 7 years of exp.
When it comes to Florida Peacock Bass fishing guides, Captain Johnny is definitely one to know. Specializing in catching Peacock Bass and Clown Knife Fish on Delray Beach's Lake Ida, his trips are perfect for those looking to check these two exotic species off their freshwater Bucket List.

Captain Johnny is a South Florida native with over 20 years of experience fishing his hometown waters. He's passionate showing others the beauty and serenity of Lake...

About Your Guide

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Johnny S.

Independent Guide 7 years of exp.
When it comes to Florida Peacock Bass fishing guides, Captain Johnny is definitely one to know. Specializing in catching Peacock Bass and Clown Knife Fish on Delray Beach's Lake Ida, his trips are perfect for those looking to check these two exotic species off their freshwater Bucket List.

Captain Johnny is a South Florida native with over 20 years of experience fishing his hometown waters. He's passionate showing others the beauty and serenity of Lake Ida and the species which inhabit this unique body of water.

Captain Johnny runs a 22’ center console powered by a 250HP Yamaha motor. Equipped with a GPS, fish finder, power poles, a wireless trolling motor, casting platform, and a live well for keeping your bait fresh, Captain Johnny has everything you need to find fish, stay on 'em, and catch 'em!

Captain Johnny is great with kids and loves introducing new anglers to the sport- what better way to get hooked on fishing than to go toe to toe with hefty Clown Knife Fish and angry Peacock Bass?!

Captain Johnny provides top quality rods, reels, and tackle, and live bait.

In addition to Peacock Bass and Clown Knife Fish, anglers can also expect to catch Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Jack Alligator Gar, Ladyfish, and Midas Cichlid while fly fishing or fishing with conventional light tackle.

Captain Johnny is a patient and easy-going guide who looks forward to hosting you on his home waters of Lake Ida, Florida.

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Johnny and Captain Experiences!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Everglades Peacock Bass & Cichlids
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2025
Boat Length
18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Maverick
Year Built
2025
Boat Length
18'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
115
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Garmin electronics, Powerpole Move trolling motor, Powerpole 8’ blade
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 100 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Bottled water will be provided.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 100 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 100 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review

Steven

Verified Review

March 30

Johnny was great. It was the best freshwater fishing trip I had ever been on. I will definitely be going with again.
Thank you Johnny for such a wonderful time.

Steven

Verified Review

March 30

Johnny was great. It was the best freshwater fishing trip I had ever been on. I will definitely be going with again.
Thank you Johnny for such a wonderful time.
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Trip: Lake Ida Fishing For Peacock Bass

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